Transcription ΜνημῖονΜνημεῖον
Ἐλπιδίου Μάρωνος, ἀποθανόντος
ἐτῶν λʹ, ἔτους τλεʹ, ἐν μηνὶ Δύστρου κεʹ, ἡμέρᾳ Κυρίου εʹ.
ΘάρσιΘάρσει, οὐδὶςοὐδεὶς ἀθάνατος. Δόξα τῷ κτήσοντικτίσαντι
τὰ πάντα. |
Translation Monument of Elpidios, (son) of Maron, who died (at the age) of 30 years, in (the)
year 335, on (the) 25th (day) of (the) month Dystros, on (the) 5th day of the Lord
(Thursday). Be of good cheer, no one (is) immortal. Glory to the Creator of all
things. |
Diplomatic [no diplomatic] |
Greek
H: 55 cm; W: 37 cm; D: 08 cm
441 CE to 441 CE
Department of Antiquities of Jordan
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